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| ![]() The pricing is really competitive. I was shocked to note that the XMA variant is available for just a shade over ₹15 lac on road in Siliguri. But the gap between XMA and XTA is simply enormous (₹2.5 lac). As an aside, I don't know how Honda manages to sell a single unit of the BR-V to the educated customer, given the existence of this car. If I was strictly looking for a seven seater, this is the vehicle I would buy. Last edited by aryayush : 24th July 2017 at 15:36. |
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No doubt another Rs 50K reduction will make Hexa a very attractive proposition for potential customers but my guess would be there was no room left else they seems to be pretty aggressive this time around. Last edited by S.MJet : 24th July 2017 at 16:08. Reason: Typo | ||
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| ![]() Turning radius is a direct function of wheelbase, which again plays a huge role in how the vehicle behaves. So, you can only do so much there. |
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What those numbers don't portray is the fact that XUV is consistent around the average of 2114, whereas Hexa has been seeing a steady and consistent decline. Average of 992 hides the fact that the values (1498, 1026, 940, 1213, 727, 550) shows no respite from bottoming out. Quote:
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But compare to the other SUVs like Endeavour 4x4 (5.85 m) and the Fortuner 4x4 (5.9 m), it's less. | |||
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| ![]() But why would you compare it to those, right? It's the largest among its direct competitors, and that's not a good thing. Oh well, you can't have everything. |
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| ![]() The most popular variant in almost all cars, which brings in most of the numbers, is their mid variant(s) and Hexa's inadequacies (& therefore, the low sales) lie in the fact that its mid-variant - the XM is not up to par with respect to the equipment/feature levels. Explained in detail below: Features XM gets compared to XE for price ~2L OTR: - Choice of color (Yes! ![]() - 400NM engine compared to 320NM - Drive modes (minus the dynamic mode) - Touchscreen Infotainment & 2 extra speakers - Parking sensors - ORVM Demister - Rear defogger & wiper - Body colored ORVMs, door handles and some other cosmetics IMO, the above list just doesn't quite justify the 2L premium over the XE variant. But the real deficiency with the XM variant is not what it does or doesn't get with respect to XE but what it loses out compared to the XT for an extra 2.5L OTR. Features XM loses out compared to XT for price ~2.5L OTR: - 19" Alloys - Side & Curtain airbags - Safety features (ESP, TCS, HHC, HDC, HBA) - Dynamic drive mode - Reverse parking camera - Auto AC - Cruise control - Leather seat upholstery, steering and door inserts - Center speaker with sub-woofer - Fog lamps & DRLs - Auto headlamps & rain sensing wipers - Power folding ORVMs - Roof rails - Chrome here n there with some other cosmetics IMO, unless someone can afford to upgrade to XT, there are plenty of deal-breakers right there. And reason why I am yet to see a single XM or XMA variant out on the roads in the 6 months since launch. I am Tata, thank you for highlighting the above, tell me what should I do to fix the dwindling numbers? Simple, fix the bread & butter variant(s) - reduce the price of XM by another 35K & introduce an additional XM(O) variant. The features in this variant, here you go: - 16/17" Alloys - Auto AC - Cruise control - Reverse parking camera - Tired now, other bhpians will let you know more on this ![]() Last edited by r0nit7 : 24th July 2017 at 23:31. |
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| ![]() I would just go ahead and say give me just the alloy wheels and Reverse camera. Don't require ACC as long as the manual AC does its job well. Don't need cruise control as it is of no use on Indian highways. 6th gear takes care cruising requirements for me |
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Sure if an MUV is all that you require, then the Innova with 5.4m radius is much easier to live with, whereas the XUV 5OO with 5.6m and light off-road ability will be comparatively better off as well. Quote:
Infact, no need to reduce the price of the XM variant by much as well. It does well by undercutting the XUV 5OO W6 by a good 66k already. However, they really need another variant in between XM and XT, along the lines of the XUV 5OO W8. The features you have mentioned are really basic and absolutely essential. When you are asking all customers to pay the full extra for the XT just for these features, they might just prefer to shift to other brands. TN highways are absolutely perfect for cruise control. Drive between Salem to Kanyakumari at a leisurely pace sometimes require braking only for the toll plazas. Indian highways have really come a long way. Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 25th July 2017 at 06:35. | ||
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One of the grouses I have with manufacturers. When will they start offering these as options along all variants? S Cross does not have one and the upcoming Compass would again have it only on the top variant which is way beyond my budget ![]() | |
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The 6th gear can help cruise at a leisurely RPM but cruise control helps to avoid pressing the accelerator continuously. | |
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| ![]() One of the main reason people still buy after appreciating hexa is its easy to drive nature of XUV and more bell and whistles at same price. Most of the people doesn't really understand what ride quality is and what is the premium feel. My friend is finally buying hexa as his family likes the hexa more but he is shifting from zen and he feels xuv is much easier to drive compare to Hexa. |
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